Job Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Job Title: Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Date: January, 13, 2024Location: Ottawa, ON
Remote: No
Business Unit: HealthDepartment: Pharma Patient Solutions
Calian PSP is currently recruiting a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to support one of the major hospitals in downtown Ottawa, ON!

The diagnostic medical sonographer will be responsible for operating ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of various parts of the body to aid physicians in monitoring various medical disorders. The ideal candidate will have experience in a clinical setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide ultrasound services in accordance with Sonography Canada standards and scope of practice;
• Provide diagnostic imaging reception services by recording and completing the patient's medical documentation in the Radiology Information System (RIS), Computed Radiography (CR) System, Picture Archival and Communication System (PACS), and the electronic health records system;
• Receive and complete requisitions;
• Prepare patients for examination and obtain patient consent (e.g. implied, verbal, or written) for procedures through an accurate explanation and instruction;
• Perform general, special, emergency, and interventional ultrasound examinations by applying ultrasound procedures and techniques;
• Operate ultrasound equipment to produce diagnostic images of the human body for the diagnosis by radiologists or health care providers to treat disease or injury;
• Provide direct patient care throughout the entire ultrasound experience including pre and post-teaching and instruction;
• Evaluate ultrasound examinations for technical and diagnostic quality and provide corrective action as warranted;
• enter relevant data into the radiology information system;
• Provide technical impressions regarding ultrasound examinations;
• Communicate ultrasound technical impressions to radiologists, the referring healthcare provider, or member of the healthcare team;
• Establish and maintain referral networks with local hospitals and clinics for the provision of diagnostic imaging services at off-site locations;
• Maintain quality assurance programs for ultrasound procedures and equipment, including the recording and evaluation of ultrasound quality assurance data, in order to maintain a safe environment for patients, self, and health care colleagues;
• Maintain a clean and appropriately stocked work area to include proper disinfecting procedures of all ultrasound probes, equipment, and accessories;
• Maintain and order ultrasound products and consumable supplies;
• Maintain digital processors, ultrasound equipment, and accessories;
• Participate in performance measurement and utilization review by recording and tracking Diagnostic Imaging statistics;
• Other associated tasks are relevant to this occupational group.

• Holder of certification from and current membership (Full Practice Membership) with Sonography Canada.
• At least 2 years of experience working in a clinic or hospital as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer performing general, special, emergency, and interventional ultrasound examinations;
• Experience in applying Diagnostic Imaging quality assurance and quality control practices and programs; and
• Experience in operating and maintaining digital imaging equipment and accessories such as ultrasound equipment, Radiology Information Systems, Computed Radiography, and Picture Archival and Communication Systems.
• Fluent English. French is an asset.

• Length of contract: January 19th, 2025 to Early March 2025
• Schedule: Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm

Established in 2012, Alio Health, a Calian Company, specializes in the management and implementation of comprehensive Patient Support Programs (PSP’s) that enhance the patient's experience throughout their treatment journey. We design customized programs that connect clients, patients, healthcare workers and our dedicated team using a unique, proprietary software that ensures efficiency, adaptability, and excellent quality control. Our parent company, Calian has a long-standing history of stability enabled by a strong corporate culture and overall commitment to exceed costumers’ expectations. Calian, has a four-segment structure – Advanced Technologies, Health, Learning and IT and Cyber Solutions. The company’s unprecedented continued growth has been both organic and through acquisition. We are a leading health technology company focused on improving people's health and enabling better outcomes across the health continuum. Our Canadian successes have allowed us to expand into new and exciting initiatives, both here and abroad. Together, we will continue to enhance patient care to positively impact the lives of people everyday.